adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading —Why, let us see,—there is that one of Benjamin Franklin, “the great Bostonian,” after whom this lad was named.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading —The schoolmistress wanted to know how many of these sayings there were on record, and what, and by whom said.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I thank you, my young friend,—was my reply,—but I must say something better than that, before I could pretend to fill out the number.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading —Why, let us see,—there is that one of Benjamin Franklin, “the great Bostonian,” after whom this lad was named.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I thank you, my young friend,—was my reply,—but I must say something better than that, before I could pretend to fill out the number.
BostonnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading —I think, Sir,—said the divinity-student,—you must intend that for one of the sayings of the Seven Wise Men of Boston you were speaking of the other day.
BostoniannounUS /ˌbɔːˈstoʊniən/
a native or resident of Boston
From this reading —Why, let us see,—there is that one of Benjamin Franklin, “the great Bostonian,” after whom this lad was named.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading —The schoolmistress wanted to know how many of these sayings there were on record, and what, and by whom said.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I thank you, my young friend,—was my reply,—but I must say something better than that, before I could pretend to fill out the number.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading —I think, Sir,—said the divinity-student,—you must intend that for one of the sayings of the Seven Wise Men of Boston you were speaking of the other day.
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading —I think, Sir,—said the divinity-student,—you must intend that for one of the sayings of the Seven Wise Men of Boston you were speaking of the other day.
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading I thank you, my young friend,—was my reply,—but I must say something better than that, before I could pretend to fill out the number.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading —I think, Sir,—said the divinity-student,—you must intend that for one of the sayings of the Seven Wise Men of Boston you were speaking of the other day.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading —Why, let us see,—there is that one of Benjamin Franklin, “the great Bostonian,” after whom this lad was named.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I thank you, my young friend,—was my reply,—but I must say something better than that, before I could pretend to fill out the number.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading —Why, let us see,—there is that one of Benjamin Franklin, “the great Bostonian,” after whom this lad was named.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.
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From this reading —The schoolmistress wanted to know how many of these sayings there were on record, and what, and by whom said.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading —I think, Sir,—said the divinity-student,—you must intend that for one of the sayings of the Seven Wise Men of Boston you were speaking of the other day.
intendverbUS /ˌɪnˈtend/
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading —I think, Sir,—said the divinity-student,—you must intend that for one of the sayings of the Seven Wise Men of Boston you were speaking of the other day.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading —The schoolmistress wanted to know how many of these sayings there were on record, and what, and by whom said.
ladnounUS /læd/
a boy or man
From this reading —Why, let us see,—there is that one of Benjamin Franklin, “the great Bostonian,” after whom this lad was named.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading —Why, let us see,—there is that one of Benjamin Franklin, “the great Bostonian,” after whom this lad was named.
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.
MennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading —I think, Sir,—said the divinity-student,—you must intend that for one of the sayings of the Seven Wise Men of Boston you were speaking of the other day.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading —I think, Sir,—said the divinity-student,—you must intend that for one of the sayings of the Seven Wise Men of Boston you were speaking of the other day.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I thank you, my young friend,—was my reply,—but I must say something better than that, before I could pretend to fill out the number.
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading —Why, let us see,—there is that one of Benjamin Franklin, “the great Bostonian,” after whom this lad was named.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I thank you, my young friend,—was my reply,—but I must say something better than that, before I could pretend to fill out the number.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading —I think, Sir,—said the divinity-student,—you must intend that for one of the sayings of the Seven Wise Men of Boston you were speaking of the other day.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading —The schoolmistress wanted to know how many of these sayings there were on record, and what, and by whom said.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading —I think, Sir,—said the divinity-student,—you must intend that for one of the sayings of the Seven Wise Men of Boston you were speaking of the other day.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading —I think, Sir,—said the divinity-student,—you must intend that for one of the sayings of the Seven Wise Men of Boston you were speaking of the other day.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I thank you, my young friend,—was my reply,—but I must say something better than that, before I could pretend to fill out the number.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading I thank you, my young friend,—was my reply,—but I must say something better than that, before I could pretend to fill out the number.
recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading —The schoolmistress wanted to know how many of these sayings there were on record, and what, and by whom said.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading I thank you, my young friend,—was my reply,—but I must say something better than that, before I could pretend to fill out the number.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading —I think, Sir,—said the divinity-student,—you must intend that for one of the sayings of the Seven Wise Men of Boston you were speaking of the other day.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I thank you, my young friend,—was my reply,—but I must say something better than that, before I could pretend to fill out the number.
sayingsnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋz/
plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading —I think, Sir,—said the divinity-student,—you must intend that for one of the sayings of the Seven Wise Men of Boston you were speaking of the other day.
schoolmistressnoun
a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict)
From this reading —The schoolmistress wanted to know how many of these sayings there were on record, and what, and by whom said.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading —Why, let us see,—there is that one of Benjamin Franklin, “the great Bostonian,” after whom this lad was named.
SevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading —I think, Sir,—said the divinity-student,—you must intend that for one of the sayings of the Seven Wise Men of Boston you were speaking of the other day.
SinnounUS /sɪn/
estrangement from god
From this reading Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading —I think, Sir,—said the divinity-student,—you must intend that for one of the sayings of the Seven Wise Men of Boston you were speaking of the other day.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I thank you, my young friend,—was my reply,—but I must say something better than that, before I could pretend to fill out the number.
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading —I think, Sir,—said the divinity-student,—you must intend that for one of the sayings of the Seven Wise Men of Boston you were speaking of the other day.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I thank you, my young friend,—was my reply,—but I must say something better than that, before I could pretend to fill out the number.
thankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading I thank you, my young friend,—was my reply,—but I must say something better than that, before I could pretend to fill out the number.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading —I think, Sir,—said the divinity-student,—you must intend that for one of the sayings of the Seven Wise Men of Boston you were speaking of the other day.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading —The schoolmistress wanted to know how many of these sayings there were on record, and what, and by whom said.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading —The schoolmistress wanted to know how many of these sayings there were on record, and what, and by whom said.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading —I think, Sir,—said the divinity-student,—you must intend that for one of the sayings of the Seven Wise Men of Boston you were speaking of the other day.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading —Why, let us see,—there is that one of Benjamin Franklin, “the great Bostonian,” after whom this lad was named.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I thank you, my young friend,—was my reply,—but I must say something better than that, before I could pretend to fill out the number.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading —Why, let us see,—there is that one of Benjamin Franklin, “the great Bostonian,” after whom this lad was named.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading —The schoolmistress wanted to know how many of these sayings there were on record, and what, and by whom said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I thank you, my young friend,—was my reply,—but I must say something better than that, before I could pretend to fill out the number.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading —I think, Sir,—said the divinity-student,—you must intend that for one of the sayings of the Seven Wise Men of Boston you were speaking of the other day.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading —The schoolmistress wanted to know how many of these sayings there were on record, and what, and by whom said.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading —The schoolmistress wanted to know how many of these sayings there were on record, and what, and by whom said.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading —Why, let us see,—there is that one of Benjamin Franklin, “the great Bostonian,” after whom this lad was named.
WiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading —I think, Sir,—said the divinity-student,—you must intend that for one of the sayings of the Seven Wise Men of Boston you were speaking of the other day.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading —I think, Sir,—said the divinity-student,—you must intend that for one of the sayings of the Seven Wise Men of Boston you were speaking of the other day.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I thank you, my young friend,—was my reply,—but I must say something better than that, before I could pretend to fill out the number.
